Power Pivot Fundamentals
Master Excel's Power Pivot add-on to create business intelligence dashboards, analyze data from multiple sources, and build powerful metrics using DAX formulas.
Master Excel's Power Pivot add-on to create business intelligence dashboards, analyze data from multiple sources, and build powerful metrics using DAX formulas.
This comprehensive course teaches you how to leverage Excel's Power Pivot add-on to create sophisticated business intelligence dashboards. Through step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to build data models that connect multiple data sources, develop calculated metrics using DAX formulas, and create interactive dashboards that track KPIs and present data in meaningful ways. The course progresses from basic data modeling concepts to advanced techniques including star schema implementation, time intelligence calculations, and context manipulation in DAX. By working through hands-on examples with provided datasets, you'll gain practical experience in data aggregation, relationship building, and dashboard creation. Upon completion, you'll have the skills to transform raw data into actionable insights through professionally designed Excel dashboards.
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What you'll learn
Create Power Pivot tables connecting multiple data sources
Build relational data models with proper table relationships
Develop calculated metrics using DAX formulas
Implement star schema design for efficient data analysis
Utilize DAX time intelligence for period comparisons
Create interactive dashboards with slicers and timelines
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Power Pivot, a powerful business intelligence tool in Microsoft Excel. Through seven modules, students learn to transform data analysis capabilities by creating relational data models that connect multiple data sources. The curriculum progresses logically from basic data importing and relationship building to advanced DAX formula creation and interactive dashboard development. Students learn key concepts including database normalization, star schema implementation, and time intelligence calculations. The course emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises where participants build three complete dashboards using provided datasets. Special attention is given to data visualization best practices, formatting techniques, and creating compelling data narratives. By the end of the course, students can independently create professional-looking dashboards that effectively communicate insights and track key performance indicators.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 10 Minutes to complete
Module 1: A Basic Data Model
Module 2 · 26 Minutes to complete
Module 2: Basic Measures
Module 3 · 55 Minutes to complete
Module 3: Working with a Star Schema
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4: From Number to Narratives
Module 5 · 30 Minutes to complete
Module 5: Extended Practice
Module 6 · 2 Minutes to complete
Course Conclusion
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Global Finance Education Leader CFI Transforms Professional Development Through Comprehensive Training
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, has established itself as a premier global provider of online financial education and certification programs, serving over 300,000 professionals worldwide. The institute offers comprehensive training through its flagship certifications including the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA), Capital Markets and Securities Analyst (CMSA), and Business Intelligence and Data Analyst (BIDA) programs. With endorsements from global leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and major financial institutions including Citigroup and HSBC, CFI's curriculum bridges the gap between traditional business education and practical industry requirements. The institute's commitment to excellence is reflected in its NASBA-registered CPE programs, practical skill-focused training, and its successful 2021 acquisition of Macabacus, demonstrating its ongoing evolution in serving the global finance community with cutting-edge educational resources
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